Air Cargo World: Facilities growing at Sea-Tac Airport
The Air Cargo World team was treated this week to a behind-the-scenes tour of the cargo operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). There, the Port of Seattle’s Air Cargo team – Tom Green, senior manager for air cargo development, Ken Galka, air cargo operations manager, and Patrick Haley, air cargo facilities manager… Currently, about 425,000
AINOnline: ICAO Readies Requirements to Set the CORSIA CO2 Baseline
In less than three months, all International Civil Aviation Organization Council member states with aircraft operators undertaking international flights are expected to start compiling and transmitting their airlines’ carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions information to the Montreal-based body to ready its planned Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) for takeoff.
NLC: 4 Unexpected Ways Congress’ Aviation Bill Impacts Cities
Changes to FAA Re-authorization that affect Sea=Tac. One concerns Drones. The others concern us in terms of noise and pollution.
Washington Post: Senate gives final approval for FAA reauthorization, sends bill to White House
The 1,200-page measure sets standards for the agency, airports and airlines.
Everett Herald: What the airlines are planning for Paine Field in Everett
If all goes as planned, three carriers will begin serving Everett with 24 daily flights.
SEATLE PI: Ex-Des Moines mayor fined $2,500
Article on scandal involving former mayor Don Wasson’s attempt to pack the city council and move forward with the 3rd Runway
PSRC to lead Regional Aviation Baseline Study
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2018 Contact: Rick Olson, 206.971.3050, rolson@psrc.org Puget Sound Regional Council to lead Regional Aviation Baseline Study SEATTLE – The Puget Sound Regional Council is receiving a $1.6 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for a new Regional Aviation Baseline Study. The Regional Aviation Baseline Study will provide a clear
A Brief History of Railroad Regulation and Deregulation
Editor’s Note: George Hamlin fills in for Don Phillips, who will return next month. From their inception prior to the U.S. Civil War until the late 1870s, railroads in this country were not generally subject to interference from the national government. For that matter, the federal government actively promoted and helped finance the construction of